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Report Summary

The consumer stated that after charging the hoverboard for approx 1-2 hours, when his son unplugged the charger from the hoverboard, there was smoke and sparks.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Powerboard by HOVERBOARD - 2 Wheel Self Balancing Scooter with LED Lights - Hands Free Battery Powered Electric Motor - Airboard - The Perfect Personal Transporter - USA Company
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: Powerboard, LLC
  • Brand Name: Powerboard
  • Model Name or Number: Powerboard
  • Serial Number:
  • UPC Code:
  • SKU#:
  • Date Manufactured:
  • Retailer: Amazon
  • Retailer State:
  • Purchase Date: 12/21/2015
  • Product Category: Sports and Recreation
  • Product Type: Cycling, Scooters, Skateboards & Skates
  • Product Code: Scooters / Skateboards, Powered (5042)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: My son had plugged his Hoverboard in to charge. When he unplugged the charger from the Hoverboard there was smoke and sparks. The Hoverboard charged for approx 1-2 hours.
  • Incident Date: 6/11/2016
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Unspecified
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Unspecified
  • Gender: Unspecified
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred:
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?: Yes
  • Product was damaged before incident?: No
  • Product was modified before incident?: No
  • If yes to any, explanation:
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: No
  • If Not, Do you plan to?: No
  • Report Number: 20160805-DB9C5-2147415328
  • Report Date: 8/5/2016
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 8/12/2016
  • Report First Publication Date: 9/2/2016
  • Category of Submitter: Consumer